Recent Obituaries

Jun 15, 2019

Cajuste, Violette

April 10, 1950 – June 15, 2019

Passed away Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at New Orchard Lodge at the age of 69. She was the loving mother of Leclerc Pamphile, Jean-Raphaël Charles, Martine Charles, Mélissa Stéphanie Charles, Joseph David Charles. She was the spouse of...

Jun 14, 2019

Grainger, Linda Dianne

(nee Laughlin)

Retired Teacher Pakenham Public School

Peacefully in hospital on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Bobby Grainger. Loving mother to Robbie (Shannon) and Jamie (Natalie). Cherished grandma to Matthew. Dear...

Jun 13, 2019

Whalen – Anne (née Rodier)

Peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in her 96th year.  Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Bill Whalen (April 2019).  Loving mother of Maureen (Clyde Paul), Mary (Doug Cleary), Elaine (deceased 2015), Theresa and Madeline.  Predeceased by infant children John...

Jun 12, 2019

January 18, 1983 - June 12, 2019 (AGE 36)

With heavy hearts, the family of Connor Engelberts announces his passing on June 12th, 2019 at the age of 36. He passed away with the love of his life and wife, Stephanie Engelberts (Finner), by his side. He was a proud and loving father to his twin girls,...

Jun 12, 2019

Bigras, Clayton Allwyn Stephen Joseph

Peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the age of 94.  Beloved husband of the late Muriel Bigras (nee Scharf).  Loving father of Bonnie Anne Bigras, Sandra Bigras, and Brent Bigras.  Dear grandfather of Jessica Elizabeth McMahon, and Chad James McMahon.  Clayton retired as the Ottawa Deputy Chief of Police in 1987. ...

Jun 11, 2019

FREDERICK (RICK) STEPHEN THOMAS

1949 - 2019

On June 11, 2019, loving husband of Margaret (née Forbes), beloved father of Shelley Colenbrander (David) and Karen Thomas (Garnet Fox), adoring Papa to Margot Colenbrander, passed suddenly in his sleep and far too soon. He is also survived by his ‘Ottawa family’, David and Mary Keys, their...

Jun 8, 2019

Dr. Gordon Anthony

July 6, 1936 – June 8, 2019

Surrounded by love, Gordon passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019 at Élizabeth Bruyére Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario.  Gordon was loved by his family.  Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife of 61 years,...

Jun 3, 2019

Thompson, Murray Robert

Murray Robert Thompson, age 86, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s passed away June 3/19 at Country Haven Home, Almonte.  Predeceased by his beautiful wife of 58 years, Roberta Livingstone; his parents, Joseph and Lillian; siblings Vera, Gordenia, Marie, Gwen, Connie and Calvin. Survived by brother Jerry (Charlotte)....

Jun 2, 2019

BOND, George S. February 5, 1921 – June 2, 2019

On Sunday June 2, 2019 at the age of 98 years. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Paula (David) Poupore. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Madeline). Great-grandfather of Isla. He will be missed by extended family and friends. A visitation will be held...

May 31, 2019

SKANES, Elizabeth (Beth) December 13, 1934 – May 31, 2019

Peacefully on Friday May 31, 2019 in her 85th year with her daughter Heather at her side. Beloved wife of the late Maxwell. Loving mother of Allan (Lisa), Heather (Robert), and the late David. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Stephanie, Owen, Jake and Emma....

May 30, 2019

Thibert - Claude

On Thursday, May 30th 2019, in his wife Marie Goulet’s arms, aged only 58, passed away peacefully. Claude Thibert, beloved son of Hélène and Marcel Thibert. Proud father of Marc (Alexandra), Vanessa, and Alexandre (Jessica). Zak his grandson will miss his Pépé. Claude leaves his much loved brothers René (Nathalie) and Jean-Pierre (Corrine), his...

May 30, 2019

Switzer, Elizabeth Mackay

In hospital, on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at the age of 86.

Predeceased by her husband Gerald Switzer.  Loving mother of Elizabeth Chapman (Doug).  Cherished grandmother of Leigh Spoor (Mark Coady) and Robert Chapman (Jennifer Blair). Proud great grandmother of Sierra and Savannah Spoor and of...

May 30, 2019

Mikhail Yurievich Khodjaiants January 22, 1951 – May 30, 2019

Miraculously without pain or suffering, Mikhail (Misha) Yurievich Khodjaiants age 68 passed suddenly in his sleep on May 30, 2019, in Ottawa, Ontario. Mikhail was born in Yerevan, Armenia on January 22, 1951, and was predeceased by his parents Yuri Mikhailovich Khodjaiants and...

May 29, 2019

Pritchard, Thomas “Tom”

January 1, 1957 – May 29, 2019

In the comfort of his home on Wednesday May 29th, 2019 at the age of 62.  Beloved son of Hollis and Helen Pritchard.  Loving brother of Michael (Louise), Neil (Lynn), Dave, Darlene, Noreen, Jerry (Joanne),...

May 29, 2019

It is with sadness that the family of Anne Brammer (nee Langdon) announce that Anne passed away during the early hours of Wednesday May 29, 2019 at home surrounded by those that she loved so dearly.

Survived by her daughter Beverly Brammer-Hille, her husband Rick, her grandchildren, Erika, Derek, Maddie, grand dog Ellie and Deborah...

May 26, 2019

Peacefully at Bridlewood Trails on Sunday May 26, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Gord McMahon, beloved husband of Katherine for 70 years. Loving father of Bruce (Lisa) from Ottawa, Robert (Donna) from Chatham, Blake (Adele) from Rockland and Gregory (Laurie) from England. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Retired teacher and principal from Ottawa Public...

May 26, 2019

Tristan William Drynan March 21, 1981 - May 26, 2019 Our beloved son Tristan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Civic Campus of the Ottawa hospital on Sunday, May 26. The memory of this precious person will be with us always. He is survived by his parents, David Scott Drynan and Margaret Victoria Thomson...

May 25, 2019

Kalman, Miklos “Mickey”

Peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the age of 82 years.  Loved by his children Eva Rauscher, Mickey (Elizabeth), and Marika Mallish (Dave), and by their mother Roza Lipniczky.   Proud grandfather of Karina, Matthew, Mickey, Marika, John, Brandon, and Alanna, great grandfather of 7 and great-great grandfather of 1.  He is survived by...

May 24, 2019

DELL, H. WAYNE

With his family by his side, in hospital, on the evening of Friday May 24th, at the age of 83. Wayne is survived by his wife of 60 years, the much-loved Barbara (nee Holgate). He was the very proud father of David (Carolyn) and Jennifer (Martin Stott) and grandfather of the dearly loved Madeleine,...

May 24, 2019

Crawford, K. Wayne

1942 – 2019

It is with overwhelming sadness that the family of Wayne Crawford announce his passing on Friday, May 24th.  Wayne was surrounded by his family at home under the care of his loving wife of 56 years Jean (Bradbury).  Loving father of Debbie (Rick), Ken (Trish), Chris (Tammy) and Trina (David). ...